Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial
A shift in leadership within the Philippine Senate has occurred, with Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Marcos, securing the Senate president position over Alan Peter Cayetano, who was supported by Sara Duterte. This change follows a period of division and conflicting claims over leadership. While Cayetano has conceded, a political science professor noted that the country's democratic institutions remain fragile. AI